Two weeks ago, Helena Duke says, her mom Therese told her that she was going out of town to take her aunt to have a procedure done. She was somewhat vague about the procedure in question, but Helena didn’t think much of it, simply because she “didn’t have much other …
Read More »See Foo Fighters Perform 'My Hero' on 'Austin City Limits'
Foo Fighters deliver a thrilling rendition of their hit “My Hero” in this exclusive clip from the upcoming episode of Austin City Limits, which features highlights from a pair of archival ACL performances by Dave Grohl and company. “I’m sure I can speak for every musician when I say that …
Read More »Percussionist Everett Bradley on His Years With Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi, and Carly Simon
Rolling Stone interview series Unknown Legends features long-form conversations between senior writer Andy Greene and veteran musicians who have toured and recorded alongside icons for years, if not decades. All are renowned in the business, but some are less well known to the general public. Here, these artists tell their …
Read More »Year in Review: So, How Was Your 2020, Kathleen Edwards?
So, How Was Your 2020? is a series in which our favorite entertainers answer our questionnaire about the music, culture and memorable moments that shaped their year. We’ll be rolling these pieces out throughout December. After eight years between albums and a sojourn running her own coffee shop — the …
Read More »Arnold Schwarzenegger Surprises 'Kindergarten Cop' Cast During Virtual Reunion
Arnold Schwarzenegger made a surprise appearance at a virtual cast reunion featuring the now-grown up stars who played his students in the 1990 comedy Kindergarten Cop. Hosted by Yahoo Entertainment, the reunion marked the film’s 30th anniversary and featured Christian Cousins (Dominic), Miko Hughes (Joseph), Krystle and Tiffany Mataras (Tina …
Read More »Aaron Dessner on How His Collaborative Chemistry With Taylor Swift Led to 'Evermore'
Taylor Swift and Aaron Dessner didn’t expect to make another record so soon after Folklore. As they were putting the final touches on Swift’s album this past summer, the two artists had been collaborating remotely on possible songs for Big Red Machine, Dessner’s music project with Justin Vernon of Bon …
Read More »'Honey Boy' Director Stands With FKA Twigs After Shia LeBeouf Allegations
Honey Boy director Alma Har’el has spoken in support of FKA Twigs following the singer’s allegations of abuse against actor Shia LaBeouf. Both Twigs and LaBeouf starred in the 2018 semi-autographical film about the actor’s childhood. Following work on the film, the singer and actor started a relationship, the details …
Read More »Little Richard Documentary 'I Am Everything' in the Works From 'Rolling Stone,' Producer Dee Rees
A new documentary on rock pioneer Little Richard is in the works from executive producer Dee Rees, director Lisa Cortés, and Rolling Stone. Little Richard: I Am Everything will take an in-depth look at the rock & roll architect that posed a threat to Fifties norms — both racially and …
Read More »'Gimme Shelter' at 50: How The Rolling Stones Got Conquered By America
Fifty years ago this Sunday, the Rolling Stones released Gimme Shelter, the infamous documentary that started as a look at the final days of the British bad boys’ legendary 1969 tour, leading up to the disastrous free concert at Altamont Speedway. It ended up becoming the ultimate rock & roll …
Read More »Metallica Celebrate Alice in Chains With Tender Cover of 'Would?'
Metallica delivered a cover of Alice in Chains’ “Would?” during a special livestream ceremony Tuesday night, December 1st, honoring the grunge pioneers, who received the Museum of Pop Culture’s Founders Award. The entire stream is available to watch, and Metallica’s performance starts at the 2:07:48 mark. The performance was recorded …
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